On Surface Deep Drilling Operations

Quarry & Track Drilling
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Did you know that, when mounted on chain or wagon feeds, the NS36IR Rock Drill excels in surface operations such as track drilling, bench presplitting, and general civil works?

Its rotary-percussion combination produces clean blast holes, reducing fragmentation variability and the need for secondary blasting, while significantly cutting operational downtime.

Key Features & Applications:

Compatible with chain, gauge, and wagon feed systems

Adjustable rotation speed for optimised hole quality

Ideal for quarry benches, road cuts, and structural foundations

The NSS36IR Rock Drill is the ideal solution for track or wagon drill applications when mounted on a chain feed. It’s suitable for quarry bench drilling, pre-splitting, and general-purpose use in civil contracting.

 

Additionally, the NSMK5 Collaring Device, a remote-controlled pneumatic unit, ensures accurate hole collaring for enhanced precision and safety.

NSMK5 Collaring Device Remote Control pneumatic device is essential for accurately collaring holes

NSMK5 Feed – NASA Engineering South Africa

Feature

Bore diameter

Rotation control

Compatible feeds

Surface use cases

Use cases

Value/Capability

114 mm

Independent motorized rotary drive

Chain, wagon, screw (surface & underground)

Bench pre-splitting, wagon drilling

Fan/ring blasts, ventilation, drainage holes

 

The NS36IR adapts easily to screw or chain-feed cradles for development tunnelling and ring-drilled blast holes. It also supports specialised applications including long holes for drainage, ventilation, and communications. Its independent rotation reduces borehole deviation, ensuring uniform blasting and structural integrity.

 

NASA Engineering’s NS36IR is renowned for delivering consistently high-quality holes, reducing or eliminating the need for secondary blasting. With decades of innovation, NASA Engineering South Africa continues to lead in rock drilling solutions—combining precision, durability, and adaptability for today’s mining and civil engineering professionals.

For full technical specs, mounting guides, or real-world application support, give our team a call or visit our factory.

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